25/09/2023
The year 2013 is the year of International Water Cooperation. In Bangladesh water is the lifeline of the community. The country is an active delta and 60% of the country is wetland of different types. There are 230 rivers and 57 international rivers. The irrigation system of the country is mostly dependent on the rain and surface water. The wellbeing of rivers is a must to ensure food security. The country is vulnerable to climate change, and the water system is the most vulnerable sector to climate change. The Objective of the year of International Water Cooperation is to raise awareness, both on the potential for increased cooperation, and on the challenges facing water management in light of the increase in demand for water access, allocation & services. In Bangladesh major crisis of water sector are as follows: • Water grabbing • Water Pollution • Week response to Trans-boundary polices • Urbanization • Industrialization • Climate Change • Power practices • Corruption • Mismanagement